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In 2005, we were eagerly awaiting the arrival of our son and looking forward to being first time parents. Danny was a true motorcycle enthusiast and the founder/owner of Southland Choppers, which was beginning to be successful. Danny often chose two wheels over four--as he did on August 16, 2005, the day our lives took a dramatically different course. A seemingly normal day, Danny was driving down the highway on a customer's motorcycle when he was struck by a van and run over. I was 33 weeks pregnant. His injuries were extensive, including a traumatic brain injury. While his broken bones have healed quickly, Danny’s internal recovery--and our family’s journey--continue as we work to turn

Tragedy into Triumph.

She was created in 1971 before either of us were born. Built with concrete and wooden 2 x 4s, brick facade and cedar siding, she is a tribute to the decade of my birth. While she has had some updating,

We’ve been talking publicly about our #bigthreeof2016 since January, but the dreams have been simmering in our hearts for much longer. Of course, we’ve wanted Danny to walk again since Day One and the dream to write and share our

What is 80FT?

80FT is the length of the skid mark that Danny left at the accident scene. It is the distance between the life we knew and the life set before us. It represents the beginning of our journey; our journey to recover, to help others through their own battles, and to turn our tragedy into triumph. We take these 80FT and hold them captive. They will not ruin us; it does not own us. We stomp on those 80FT. with each foot Danny walks on his own two feet. One step at a time, one foot at a time, we're overcoming those 80FT. Will you join us?